Michelada Recipe

The Michelada, a classic Mexican drink is the perfect cocktail for hot summer fun. And by hot, I mean spicy. This drink is an amazing combination of refreshing and a kick in the pants for your taste buds. Of course I'll show you how to adjust the heat to suit your comfort level, but it is meant to be a bit on the spicy side.

Let's head South of the border! (via your kitchen...)

2 Servings

1/4 cup fresh lime juice (approx. 2 limes)
(1x) 12oz Mexican beer (Tecate or Corona)
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp tabasco sauce or another vinegar based hot sauce (add more to taste)
1/2 tsp soy sauce or maggi
ice
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1 tbsp honey
1/4 cup course or kosher salt
1/2 tsp smoked paprika (regular is ok too, but the smoked is EXTRA delicious)
lime slices

Tools

citrus juicer
measuring cups and spoons
2 small plates
2 serving glasses
mixing container (cocktail shaker works great)
long spoon

Juice the 1/4 cup fresh lime and set aside.

This glass rim mix is one of my favorite things about this recipe. I think the smoked paprika is such an amazing flavor.

Set out two small plates.

Mix 1/2 tsp of smoked paprika into the salt, either in the bowl or directly on the plate.

Spread the salt mix out evenly on the bottom of the plate.

This is the tastiest way to stick salt to a glass rim that I've ever tried.

Spread the 1 tbsp of honey evenly over the bottom of the second plate.

Dip each serving glass in the honey, and then in the salt/paprika mix.

Set aside.

Add the lime juice, worcestershire sauce, tabasco, soy sauce, and beer to a handful of ice in a mixing container.

Use a long spoon to mix everything together well.

Pour the now mixed drink into the prepared glasses. Add a bit more ice if desired.

Add a light sprinkle of cracked pepper and smoked paprika onto the top of each drink.

Garnish each glass with a slice of lime.

Now take your drinks outside and pretend you're miles away on a beautiful Mexican beach...

And be sure to send me a postcard.